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PO51 VPR

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,427 mi
Last recorded63,427 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 VPR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 63,427 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 60,890 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 60,773 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 60,773 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 60,773 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,773 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,844 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 59,843 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,642 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,156 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 55,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,898 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,629 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 50,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,342 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 46,812 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,361 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,183 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 41,986 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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PO51 VPR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO51 VPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO51 VPR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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